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Drone Mapping, Modeling and Surveying Bundle

Drone Mapping, Modeling and Surveying Bundle

Drone mapping has higher paying jobs and less competition. Learn how to deliver profitable mapping services from an expert who has completed over 5000 missions.

$299 View Course
Part 107 Commercial Drone License Course

Part 107 Commercial Drone License Course

This industry-leading course will help you pass the FAA Part 107 drone license test - so you can fly drones commercially in the United States.

$159 $249 View Course
Drone Business Made Easy

Drone Business Made Easy

Build a profitable drone business on a strong foundation. Save money and time by learning from the mistakes and experience of an aviation business owner.

$199 View Course
Commercial Drone Pilot Bundle: Part 107 + Drone Business

Commercial Drone Pilot Bundle: Part 107 + Drone Business

Our best selling 'Part 107 Made Easy' course bundled with our 'Drone Business Made Easy' course.

$199 $449 View Course
Drone Photo and Video Masterclass

Drone Photo and Video Masterclass

The ultimate course to take your photography & videography skills to the next-level.

$149 View Course
Real Estate Photo and Video

Real Estate Photo and Video

Build a profitable real estate photo business using the proven processes of two full time professionals.

$149 View Course
Part 107 Waivers Made Easy

Part 107 Waivers Made Easy

See exactly how you can prepare and submit strong waiver applications to the FAA.

$99 $149 View Course
Drone Maneuvers Mastery

Drone Maneuvers Mastery

Master your drone flying skills with over 50 challenging maneuvers.

$99 View Course
Drone Search and Rescue Essentials

Drone Search and Rescue Essentials

Detailed process for how to plan, execute, and optimize drone-assisted search and rescue operations.

$99 View Course
Drone LiDAR Made Easy

Drone LiDAR Made Easy

Go beyond the limitations of traditional drone mapping and learn how to utilize LiDAR.

$149 View Course
Drone Flying 101

Drone Flying 101

This is a beginner's course for drone enthusiasts to get you safely off the ground.

$99 View Course
Visual Observer Essentials

Visual Observer Essentials

Reduce risk in your drone missions with standardized visual observer training.

$49 View Course
The Cinematic Drone Footage Playbook

The Cinematic Drone Footage Playbook

10 Drone Maneuvers to Get the Perfect Shot Every Time

Free View Course
DJI Mini 4 Pro Deep Dive

DJI Mini 4 Pro Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mini 4 Pro for free.

Free View Course
DJI Air 3 Deep Dive

DJI Air 3 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Air 3 for free.

Free View Course
DJI Avata Deep Dive

DJI Avata Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Avata for free.

Free View Course
DJI Mini 3 Pro Deep Dive

DJI Mini 3 Pro Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mini 3 Pro for free.

Free View Course
SkyeBrowse Deep Dive

SkyeBrowse Deep Dive

See everything you can do with SkyeBrowse for free.

Free View Course
DJI Mavic 3 Deep Dive

DJI Mavic 3 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mavic 3 for free.

Free View Course
Parrot Anafi AI Deep Dive

Parrot Anafi AI Deep Dive

Take flight for the first time with knowledge of this drone's unique characteristics and features.

Free View Course
Cinematic FPV Drone From Scratch

Cinematic FPV Drone From Scratch

Skip costly trial-and-error and build a professional FPV drone on your 1st try.

$99 View Course
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Thermal Deep Dive

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Thermal Deep Dive

Take flight for the first time with knowledge of this drone's unique characteristics and features.

Free View Course
DJI Inspire 3 Deep Dive

DJI Inspire 3 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Inspire 3 for free.

Free View Course
Autel Evo Max 4T Deep Dive

Autel Evo Max 4T Deep Dive

Take flight for the first time with knowledge of this drone's unique characteristics and features.

Free View Course
Skydio X2 Deep Dive

Skydio X2 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the Skydio X2 for free.

Free View Course
Autel Evo Lite+ Deep Dive

Autel Evo Lite+ Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the Autel Lite+ for free.

Free View Course
Autel Evo 2 Deep Dive

Autel Evo 2 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the Autel Evo II for free.

Free View Course
DJI FPV Deep Dive

DJI FPV Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI FPV drone with almost 3 hours of FREE videos.

Free View Course
DJI Air 2S Deep Dive

DJI Air 2S Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Air 2S for free.

Free View Course
DJI Matrice 30 Deep Dive

DJI Matrice 30 Deep Dive

Take flight for the first time with knowledge of this drone's unique characteristics and features.

$49 View Course
DRONERESPONDERS Part 107 and Public Safety COA Course

DRONERESPONDERS Part 107 and Public Safety COA Course

This course has been specially designed to help meet the needs of first responders and emergency services professionals seeking to operate drones for life saving missions. Brought to you in partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s leading non-profit program supporting the advancement of public safety UAS.

$149 View Course
Public Safety COA Made Easy

Public Safety COA Made Easy

This course will teach you all you need to know about how to get a Certificate of Authorization (COA) for governmental organizations.

Free View Course
DJI Matrice 300 Deep Dive

DJI Matrice 300 Deep Dive

Take flight for the first time with knowledge of this drone's unique characteristics and features.

$49 View Course
NIST UAS Made Easy

NIST UAS Made Easy

This course will help public safety agencies standardize their UAS training using The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) standards.

$49 View Course
Recreational Flying Made Easy

Recreational Flying Made Easy

Know the rules and develop a strong foundation so you can be a safer recreational flyer.

Free View Course
Part 107 Night Training Course

Part 107 Night Training Course

Free course to learn how to fly your drone safely at night with a Part 107 license.

Free View Course
Ultimate Drone Pilot Guide

Ultimate Drone Pilot Guide

This FREE course gives you a head start on other drone pilots. Learn what it takes to fly - recreationally or commercially.

Free View Course
DJI Mavic Air 2 Deep Dive

DJI Mavic Air 2 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mavic Air 2 for free.

Free View Course
Aloft Air Control Deep Dive

Aloft Air Control Deep Dive

See everything you can do with Air Control for free.

Free View Course
DJI Mini 2 Deep Dive

DJI Mini 2 Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mini 2 for free.

Free View Course
DJI Mavic Mini Deep Dive

DJI Mavic Mini Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mavic Mini for free.

Free View Course
DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom Deep Dive

DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom for free.

Free View Course
Parrot Anafi Thermal Deep Dive

Parrot Anafi Thermal Deep Dive

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the Parrot Anafi Thermal for free.

Free View Course
Parrot Anafi USA

Parrot Anafi USA

Skip the boring manual and see ALL that you can do with the Parrot Anafi USA drone for free.

Free View Course

Why Pilot Institute?

  • 92% Average FAA Exam Score

    92% Average FAA Exam Score

    Our students score significantly higher than the national average

  • America's #1 Drone School

    America's #1 Drone School

    Pilot Institute has trained the most drone pilots in the country (FAA TRUST 2021)

  • 24,000+ 5 Star Reviews

    24,000+ 5 Star Reviews

    Proven classes backed by tens of thousands of reviews

  • Join 250,000+ <br>Happy Pilots

    Join 250,000+
    Happy Pilots

    Educating the next generation of pilots

Enjoy our large catalog of free and paid drone classes.

Whether you are flying your drone commercially or recreationally, Pilot Institute has classes that will help you become a safe and confident pilot.

Why Pilot Institute?

The New Standard for Aviation Education

Say goodbye to old, outdated ground training and enjoy
The New Standard  for Aviation Education
  • Beautiful 3D Animations
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  • Self-Paced Lessons
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The FAA requires you to pass the Part 107 exam and become a Remote Pilot if you want to operate a drone for anything that is not recreational. Whether you use your drone for business purposes, to inspect roofs, to promote your monetized social media account, you need a Remote Pilot certificate.

  • You have to be at least 16 years old, be able to speak and write English, and be physically and mentally fit to fly a drone to be able to take the test. You do not need to be a US citizen.

  • It costs $150 to take the test. This fee goes to the independent testing center. It is non-refundable even if you don't pass the test. The FAA maintains a list of testing centers and there are locations in all 50 states.

  • The FAA recommends 20 hours of studying. You can study over a week period if you want to cram. Most students take 2 weeks.

  • The Part 107 test is a 60 question multiple choice exam. It covers a wide-range of topics from weather, charts, decision making, to general aviation.

  • The FAA has the authority to fine you tens of thousands of dollars fines for every day that you fly without a license. Ignoring the FAA further could result in a fine of up to $250,000 and a maximum of three years of jail time.

  • No you don't. All the videos related to Airspace and Weather are available in the Part 107 test prep. These courses are designed for pilots looking for specific information about those topics only.

  • We also offer courses for that! Check out our Drone 101 course that will provide you all the information you need to be a proficient recreational pilot.

FAQ

From Our Students

Todd Waddington
Todd Waddington

I will be 60 in a couple of weeks. Greg's organization of information was perfect. And to be clear, he states in the course that he wants to provide not just the knowledge you need for the exam, but for "real world" experience. But, let me say, not a word of his is wasted. The test was just slightly more challenging than I expected (in practice tests I was scoring above 90%). Had I read all of the assignments I'm sure I would have gotten a higher grade. As it was, I passed with an 87. If you are interested in preparing for the Part 107 exam, take this course. A LOT of bang for your buck. Thanks Greg! Will be reviewing the course in 2 years, paying special attention to airspace!

Karl Mierzejewski
Karl Mierzejewski

An excellent basic course which goes at the right pace, delivered in a friendly style, yet with an air of authority.

Gerald Paquette
Gerald Paquette

Very good explanations, diagrams, and 3D models. I had a hard time understanding airspace prior to this course. I have a much better understanding now.

Omar Chapman

Pilot Institute delivers exceptional drone training. The content is well-structured, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the support is outstanding. Highly recommended for drone enthusiasts of all levels.

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